Weather in Svalbard in december 2024

The weather in Svalbard in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout december

very bad weather 227cm

Weather at 6am
16°F

Snow showers

23%

Partly Cloudy

22%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Weather at 12pm
16°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Snow showers

17%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Weather at 6pm
16°F

Partly Cloudy

24%

Snow showers

17%

Clear/Sunny

14%

Weather at 3am
16°F

Snow showers

43%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Cloudy

14%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Svalbard in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Svalbard in december.


The climate of Svalbard in december is very bad

the weather in Svalbard in december is quite dry (with 1.4in of precipitation over 2 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days.

The climate is icy there december. Bring warm clothes!. The thermometer averaged maximum of 20°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 13°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Svalbard is 16°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Svalbard in the month of december with a maximum record of 38°F in 2015 and a minimum record of -18°F in 2010.

Day length in Svalbard in december is 00:00. Sunrise is at 00:00 and sunset is at 00:00.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Svalbard in december

Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 16°F
Highest temperature 20°F
Lowest temperature 13°F
Highest record temperature 38°F
(2015)
Lowest record temperature -18°F
(2010)
Number of days at -32°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 22km/h
Wind temperature 2°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 1.4in
Number of days with rainfall 2 day(s)
(6%)
Record daily rainfall 1in
(2012)
Snowfall 227cm
Other climate data
Humidity 87%
Visibility 7.53km
Cloud cover 62%
UV index 2
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 00:00
Time of sunset 00:00
Length of day 00:00
Our opinion about the weather in december
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last december?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Svalbard in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
2°F to 7°F
02-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
5°F to 7°F
03-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
5°F to 7°F
04-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
2°F to 7°F
05-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
7°F to 11°F
06-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
9°F to 11°F
07-12-2023
Overcast
11°F to 16°F
08-12-2023
Light freezing rain
20°F to 23°F
09-12-2023
Heavy snow
14°F to 22°F
10-12-2023
Heavy snow
16°F to 20°F
11-12-2023
Mist
4°F to 18°F
12-12-2023
Mist
-0°F to 11°F
13-12-2023
Blizzard
27°F to 32°F
14-12-2023
Light snow
23°F to 29°F
15-12-2023
Mist
22°F to 27°F
16-12-2023
Cloudy
14°F to 22°F
17-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
16°F to 20°F
18-12-2023
Overcast
18°F to 20°F
19-12-2023
Overcast
18°F to 20°F
20-12-2023
Overcast
9°F to 13°F
21-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
2°F to 4°F
22-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
-0°F to 2°F
23-12-2023
Freezing fog
-9°F to -4°F
24-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
-4°F to -2°F
25-12-2023
Cloudy
4°F to 11°F
26-12-2023
Overcast
7°F to 16°F
27-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
16°F to 20°F
28-12-2023
Overcast
16°F to 23°F
29-12-2023
Overcast
20°F to 23°F
30-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
16°F to 22°F
31-12-2023
Overcast
18°F to 25°F

Map: other cities in Norway in december

Cities near Svalbard:

Longyearbyen in decembervery bad weather
Spitzberg (Svalbard) in decembervery bad weather
Edgeøya in decembervery bad weather
Nordaustlandet in decembervery bad weather
Hamn (Senja Island) in decembervery bad weather
Andenes in decembervery bad weather
Finnsnes in decembervery bad weather
Harstad in decembervery bad weather
Sortland in decembervery bad weather
Straume in decembervery bad weather
Stokmarknes in decembervery bad weather
Narvik in decembervery bad weather
Norway in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

Legend: Svalbard perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Svalbard in december:

Weather data for Svalbard for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Svalbard. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Svalbard can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Svalbard.


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